Sensex, Nifty post mild gains over hopes of US-Iran deal
The Indian equity markets posted mild gains early on Friday tracking positive global cues, over optimism regarding US-Iran peace negotiations.
The Indian equity markets posted mild gains early on Friday tracking positive global cues, over optimism regarding US-Iran peace negotiations.
At close, the Sensex fell 114.19 points or 0.15 percent to settle at 75,200.85, while the Nifty declined 31.95 points or 0.14 percent at 23,618.00.
Dalal Street witnessed heavy selling pressure in early trade as rising crude oil prices, weak Asian markets and geopolitical worries dragged benchmark indices sharply lower.
The bloodbath on Dalal Street on Tuesday continued with the benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, declined for the fourth consecutive session amid mixed global cues.
The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains during the week over easing crude prices, a firmer rupee and softer 10-year bond yields despite lingering geopolitical tensions.
Benchmark indices tumbled over 1% on Thursday marking their fourth consecutive session of decline. The decline came amid global market weakness weighing heavily on investor sentiment.
At close, Sensex was down 502.25 points or 0.62% at 80,182.20, and the Nifty was down 137.15 points or 0.56% at 24,198.85.
At close, the Sensex was down 1,064.12 points or 1.30 per cent at 80,684.45, and the Nifty was down 332.25 points or 1.35 per cent at 24,336.
Benchmark indices ended sharp recovering from the day's low in a highly volatile session, and ended strong led by auto, bank, telecom and FMCG names.
The top losers were NTPC (2.71 per cent), Hindustan Unilever (2.35 per cent), Hero Motocorp (2.01 per cent), Coal India (1.88 per cent), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (1.72 per cent).
